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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

8

Christmas Trees Bring People Together In New York Tale

A New York speech recounts the Christmas tree tradition where diverse people from towns like Titusville and Wilkes Barre share in a village spirit. Tales of a Texas cowboy and a homegrown singer highlight how a single tree at Madison Square Garden drew strangers into common celebration, with communal generosity and reform-minded aims echoed across states.

J. Herbert Duckworth New York Brenner United States Madison Square Iui Texas Attleburg Lees Titusville Oil Center Rockefellers Tviler W. Va Bente Yeu Madi Square Gordon Ty Nante Barnhart

Worthington society notes and local incidents

Davis Smitley wedding attended by Dr W W Orr and Cheide J Mit wis at Fairmont Friday evening. Albert Brooks, longtime Worthington resident now with Consolidation Coal Company, moved near Paradige last week. Miss Pearl Gray badly burned Tuesday but recovering. hope for full recovery. Gus Watkins’s gasoline car knocked out by snow. trains impede travel. Mrs Joby Stewart shopping in town. Charles K Stewart visiting on business. Mrs J B Mager shopping in Fairmont. A large number of bridgen left for home to spend Christmas. Mrs J Frank Kerwin shopping in Fairmont. Howard Smith a shalter in Fairmont. Mrs H T Sturm shopping in Annabella. Riley Martin visiting business here.

Gus Watkins Heont Annabelle Joby Stewart Leiterprice Thursdirs Harry Klester Dulentns Charles K. Stewart Enturpels George W. Weight AnnAbrlie J. B. Mager Fairmont Bridgen Jett J. Frank Kerwin Howard Smith Fairmont Rilay H. Tt. Sturm Annabella Wis Worthineiun

Christmas Services and Church Activities Published

Town Talk notes at Town Talk Christian Church services next Sunday commemorate the birth of Christ. Children will receive a Christmas remembrance. Dr. Mitchell, pastor, will give a Christos message in the morning and discuss the theme The Christmas King and His Kingdom in the evening. The nursing dormitory work at Cook Hospital progresses with patients moved in and complete facilities provided. Salvation Army will distribute baskets to those in need. A Christmas program at Auckdort Street hall delighted children. Fundraising notes mention contributions from Winns, Clarke, and others to support the drive.

Christia Mitchell Salvation Army

Court News and Deeds Filed Across Districts

Marriage licenses and property transfers appear in court notes, detailing names like Toy Stevens and Meredith, with evocations of Fairmont, Pittsburgh, and Mannington districts. Separate arbitration news reports a pro rata overtime eight hour day and a five cent hourly raise for railroad switchmen in New York.

Toy Stevens Slanington Ty John Modaalenth Varline Troete Pittsburgh Velefial Fairciont Buffaly Erste Tiaminan Cost and Coho Company Varia Pitlahurale Meredith Pt Ux Morels Nole Hat Win Balimont Dalar Fleming Stus Howard Tt Sermiene Edzewny Ivion Fairmonty Elle Smile Manuhington John Miller Tone Thrustment Company Lin Cntom James TI. Fondlay Greater Fairmont Investment Company Vion Thomas D. Harden Jncoh R. Barnes Union Districts Stevens Grandview Addin Mannington New York Der Switchmen's Union Federal Arbitration Board Raward

Residents prepare for Christmas with holiday visits across towns

Congressman's aide MoM Seely visits Washington connections with Mrs Tanilly on Watson avenue. Miss Florence Arncut arrives from New York to spend holidays with her mother Mrs. Louis Cole and sister on Murty street. Many locals plan travel to Pittsburgh Wheeling Tiffin and other cities to share Christmas with relatives and friends.

Seely Washington Tanilly Watson Avenue With Barnes Pittsburgh Florence (Oe New York Louis Cole Florence Arncut Murty Street Misa Wilhelmina Cockayne Tiffin Dorm Lee Newman Hiv Mittehhurst Missy Viola Wolfe Bowie Reed West Alexander Pio Dovight Philippi Rows Masungown Howard Hemor Williams Wits Mtr B Tuumiey Lanty Lyrte

Christmas entertainment and city events in Mannington

The Presbyterian church plans its annual Christmas entertainment and treats for members and friends. City notes report J M Kelly appointed night policeman, replacing Charles Vey. Various residents announce holiday travels, visits, and family gatherings across Greensburg, Clarksburg, Pittsburgh, Buckhannon, and nearby towns.

Xmaa J. M. Kelly Charles Vey Harry Spears

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